GE Appliances GTD65EBSJWS how to lock or unlock the controls
To stop children starting the dryer by touching buttons, or when buttons do not respond because the controls are locked. The Power button still works when the controls are locked.
Steps
- Press and hold the Extended Tumble and - (minus) buttons together for 3 seconds.
- Check the control lock icon. It flashes while locking or unlocking, stays on when locked and turns off when unlocked.
Source: Operating Instructions: Control Lock Source: Operating Instructions: Control Lock, p. 5
Other GTD65EBSJWS procedures
- How to clean the exhaust ductAt least once a year, to prevent clogging. A partially clogged exhaust lengthens the drying time.
- How to clean the lint filterBefore each use. Also when the lint filter has a waxy buildup from fabric softener sheets, or dryer performance changes.
- How to save a My Cycle settingTo make the dryer remember the Time, Level and Temp settings for one cycle knob position.
Sources
- Owner's Manual, Dryers 49-90536-3. GE Appliances, a Haier company. Document 49-90536-3, revision 02-17, 2017-02, 32 pages, en-US. images.salsify.com (PDF). Listed on the manufacturer's support page. Retrieved 13 November 2026.
- Quick Specs, GTD65EBSJ 7.4 Cu. Ft. Capacity Aluminized Alloy Drum Electric Dryer With HE Sensor Dry. GE Appliances. Document GTD65EBSJ, revision Quick Specs, 3 pages, en-US. images.salsify.com (PDF). Listed on the manufacturer's support page. Retrieved 13 November 2026.
Page numbers are the numbers printed in the manual. Where this page and the manual differ, follow the manual.